Quote Originally Posted by blacksambo View Post
How do I know about the noise factor? If you recall, way back when I started this discussion, my spring helpers were completely MIA. The only thing left was the mounting plates and bolts. So I phoned Merlin right up and for $48.00/each I got two new ones. I put them on, and voila the truck was quieter going down the road. Even my wife, with out prompting, said what did you do to quiet things down. So, that's how we know. Before versus after, it's simple.
Is it possible the "before" noise was the mounting plate hitting the axle, or was it some other type of noise that was reduced?

If that's the case, I can see where FULL or SHORTENED bump stops would def decrease (darn near eliminate) some noise in your scenario where you had no rubber stops at all.


Interesting how they're called different things on the parts' sites, but the pics confirm same part.


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[ 3 ] REAR SUSPENSION / REAR SUSPENSION / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS / Damper
damper Left

MSRP Core ? Online Price
$52.02 $0.00 $44.22

[ 3 ] REAR SUSPENSION / REAR SUSPENSION / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS / Damper
damper Right

MSRP Core ? Online Price
$52.02 $0.00 $44.22

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VEHICLE OPTIONS: DOOR SHORT


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